Join the Future of Food conference

Jan 24, 2025

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) alongside industry partners invite the media to attend the Future of Food conference – in person – being held on Canada’s Agriculture Day, in Ottawa, Ontario on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Connect, celebrate and learn about innovation as the Future of Food conference focuses on the opportunities that exist for Canada’s agriculture and food industry.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Contact mediarelations@fcc.ca for a media code to access free registration. Please note the conference will not be recorded.

The Future of Food conference connects innovative leaders in agriculture and food to learn about how the industry is driving change for a better future. The speaker line-up is filled with leaders, innovators and changemakers in the Canadian food system. Justine Henricks, FCC president and CEO will speak to opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and investment in Canada's agriculture and food sector to drive positive change and address global challenges.

The agenda is also filled with a series of panels and presentations on the most relevant opportunities facing the industry today.

Media representatives are welcome to attend all or parts of the program.

When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Where: Rogers Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

Video: Wisconsin Corn and Soybean Weed Management Updates and Considerations for 2026 and Beyond

Dr. Rodrigo Werle, associate professor and extension weed scientist, UW–Madison, shares the latest updates and future considerations for corn and soybean weed management in Wisconsin. This presentation covers herbicide resistance trends in waterhemp, including newly confirmed cases of HPPD and S-metolachlor resistance, and emphasizes the importance of residual herbicides and strategic tank mixes for consistent control. Rodrigo also introduces upcoming technologies like Vyconic soybeans and new herbicide products, discusses integrated weed management strategies such as planting green with cover crops, and highlights practical recommendations for 2026 and beyond.

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